as in memoir
a history of a person's life
an unauthorized biography of the actor gave him some serious headaches
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Caine is a career F-16 pilot who served on active duty and in the National Guard, and had most recently served as the associate director for military affairs at the CIA, according to his official military biography.
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Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
According to the McGilligan biography, June became pregnant in 1936 and gave birth at the age of 18 to Nicholson in 1937.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Charters graduated from Emmett High School, earned a bachelor’s degree at Gonzaga University in Spokane, earned a law degree from the University of Idaho, and served as a law clerk to Judge David W. Gratton of the Idaho Court of Appeals, the biography said.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
Willie Mae Thornton Deserves Your Full Attention In a meditative new biography, DJ and scholar Lynnée Denise examines the mysteries and trials in the life of the legendary performer.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
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Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
According to the McGilligan biography, June became pregnant in 1936 and gave birth at the age of 18 to Nicholson in 1937.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Charters graduated from Emmett High School, earned a bachelor’s degree at Gonzaga University in Spokane, earned a law degree from the University of Idaho, and served as a law clerk to Judge David W. Gratton of the Idaho Court of Appeals, the biography said.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
Willie Mae Thornton Deserves Your Full Attention In a meditative new biography, DJ and scholar Lynnée Denise examines the mysteries and trials in the life of the legendary performer.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
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